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Gabonese star, Aubameyang continues exploits as Barcelona trash Real Madrid in one-sided El Clásico

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3 years ago

March 21, 2022

African star, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has continued his exploits in the colours of Barcelona FC as the Gabonese professional footballer netted two goals for his team against arch rival Real Madrid on Sunday in the latest show of Spanish derby El Clásico.

Barcelona ran rampant against a Madrid side badly missing the injured Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy to continue their remarkable renaissance under Xavi, ending a five-game losing streak against Real Madrid in emphatic fashion with a 4-0 victory over their fierce rivals in Sunday’s El Clasico at the Bernabeu.

The El Clásico is the name given to any football match between rival clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Originally referring to competitions held in the Spanish championship, the term now includes every match between the clubs, such as those in the UEFA Champions League and Copa del Rey.

Aubameyang, who recently joined Barcelona in the last transfer window after leaving Arsenal football club by mutual consent after falling out with Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta and suffering a dip in form.

The 32-year-old was stripped of the club captaincy after multiple disciplinary breaches, and was made to train on his own before not being invited on the Gunners’ mid-season trip to Dubai then managed to have his contract in north London terminated to facilitate a move to Barcelona.

Since joining a resurgent Barcelona side under club legend Xavi as manager, Aubameyang has been impressive. He has scored nine goals and assisted one goal in eleven games for the Spanish side. Analysts have begun to question Mikel Arteta’s man-management ability; it was his sour relationship with the Gabonese star that contributed to his departure.

Some have also asked if it was smart business on Arsenal’s side to terminate Aubameyang’s contract and let him leave on a free transfer to Barcelona.

After all said, Arsenal does not look like a team missing Aubameyang as the North London team has enjoyed a ride of great results since the beginning of the year, putting them in strong contention for the top four position in the English Premier League.

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Ghanaian winger Fatawu out for season with ACL injury

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3 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Ghana and Leicester City winger, Abdul Fatawu, has been ruled out of the rest of the EPL season after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury during Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Angola in a 2025 AFCON match during the international break.

Leicester coach, Steve Cooper, who announced the news on Thursday, said the 20-year-old enterprising player suffered a “serious” knee injury which will see him out for the rest of the season.

“It’s not good, it’s a serious injury,” Cooper said ahead of his side’s home tie against Chelsea on Saturday.

“He’s had an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury that is going to rule him out for the rest of the season. It’s a real blow, first and foremost for him, being a young player and having an injury as serious as what an ACL is.

“Albeit, it can be quite common in sport and in particular football, but it’s still a serious injury. For it to happen at a young age is a blow for him and a blow for us as well.

“He’s obviously a big talent and a young player, as exciting as he can be at his age, with lots to learn.

“It’s only a pause and we will make sure, as difficult as it is at the moment for him, that he comes back being a stronger player and person, which with the mentality and character that he has, I think will be the case,” the gaffer said.

Fatawu has been a key player for the Foxes, helping them gain promotion last season and has played 11 times for them in the league during the present campaign, scoring two goals.

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SA football legend Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe passes away

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1 day ago

November 20, 2024

Isaac Dachen

South African football legend, Lucas “Masterpieces” Moripe, has passed away at the age of 71 after a long battle with illness.

According to South African media, Moripe lit up the country’s football fields in the 1970s and became a rallying point for football in the country, especially in the apartheid era.

“Moripe, who mesmerised opponents and spectators alike during an injury ravaged career, spent his last years confined to a wheelchair after suffering a stroke, and died at his home on Tuesday at the age of 71,” one media report said.

“Moripe, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players the country has produced by those who saw him play, was called “the god of football”’ by adoring fans during the early 1970s in a nod to his natural talents.

“He was feared by defenders and goalkeepers and his style of play was synonymous with flair, finesse and the golden era of South African football.

“In recent years Moripe was confined to a wheelchair after suffering a mild stroke that was worsened by the effects of a long-term knee injury that stopped his playing career in the late 1980s.

“Throughout his career, Moripe played for the Orlando Pirates and the Pretoria Callies, winning the respect of both teammates and supporters.

“In 2010, the Atteridgeville Super Stadium was renamed the Lucas “Masterpieces” Moripe Stadium in honor of his noteworthy achievements to South African football. Major football games are still held at this stadium, which now stands as a tribute to his legacy.

“Moripe’s career highlights include leading Pretoria Callies to victory against top clubs and earning the 1973 NPSL Player of the Year and Sportsman of the Year titles.

“He also played internationally for Caroline Hill in Hong Kong and briefly for Orlando Pirates. Persistent knee injuries ended his playing career in the late 1980s.”